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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-02

far as to demand their absolute prohi-
bition. Explosive agents are, however,
much too powerful auXiliaries in Gallery
working to be readily given up, and in
deed if they are used intelligently there
seems no reason why they should be
discarded. In the case of gunpowder
much may be done to minimize the evil
by watering the roadways and roofs,
and by preventing as far as possible the
accumulation of dust. In the haulace-
ways and engine-planes the dust is
largely due to the action of the air cur
rents impinging against the broken coal
in the tubs, which frequently run from
ten to fifteen miles an hour along the
roads. A variety of methods have been
suggested for keeping down the dust,
but nothing seems to have been at
tempted on Il sufficiently large scale
This much seems certain; if the continu-
ance of shot-fring by means of gun
powderi to be permitted, this question of
dust vii have to be more seriously
grappled with than it has been hitherto.
The Royal Commissioners have reported
that they are convinced, from extensive
practical experiments carried out by
themselves and others, that the abolition
of the use of powder in dry and dusty
mines will not generally involve any
formidable Inconvenience. There are
other methods Of getting coal than by
the use of guhpowder, and some Of
these are quite as efficient asa and
scarcely more expensive than powGe'.
Blasting by means of lime has of late
years been extensively practiced. In
this process the expansive effect which
follows the shaking of quickline, finely
powdered and pressed, by hydraulic
power into small cylindlica blocks, is
made use oi. 1t is the option of the
Commissioners that in some coal seams
the lime cartridges will prform work
quite equal to that accomplished by
powder, at no greater Ost and with
absolute immunity from risk of explo-
sions. Dynamite, tonite, and explosives
VI Glllo CltSS Cdl stlSO StlIlN bO uoCu III
conjunction with water for blasting in
stone, or shale, or coal even in dusty
air containing fire-danp. There are
also various mechanical appliances
which will do efficient work both in
coal and stone, and inwhich blasting is
altogether obviated.
The limits Of this paper will not allow
us to 90 into these matters at greater
length. 1t will be sufficiently evident,
however, that we arr rapidly dispelling
much ofthe obscuriF which has hitherto
surrounded the origin of many colliery
explosions. There is good reason to
hope, therefore, thai the time is not far
distant when in thelight of this fuller
knowledge and with the more intelli-
gent supervision which should follow
from it, the frequency of these disasters
will be very greatly diminished. =
Waiter G. Smith, d. D., IN Good Words
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The pet cat belonging to Mrs. Lucy
Cain, of Hannibal, Mo, brought mouse
into the parlor recently, and with it %
small piece of paper money. Mrs. Cain
thought nothing about the occurrence
until one day when she discovered that
q roll of bills was missing from her
bureau drawer Then she put two and
two together, and began II vigorous
search of the premises The missing bills
were finally unearthed in corner of
the cellar, where Il colony of mice had
made nest of them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-02
BOGUS MAPLE Strip.
The Best Way for Farmers to Fight Dealers
in Adulterate Goods

The Best Way for Farmers to Fight Dealers
in Adulterated Goods.
Prof. A. j. Cook points out the fact
that while comparatively little genuine
maple strip is made, it is well-nigh inn
possible to 90 into any of the thousands
of grocery stores in this country with
out finding plenty of jars marked pure
Maple Sirup." 1t is story of fraud
and adulteration as wicked as that
practiced by the oleomargarine people.
Glucose sells for less than 20 cents per
gallon. Mixed and doctored with a
little maple llavoring, it is sold for
$l.00. This glucose is made from corn.
The grain is ground, the starch washed
out and heated with sulphuric acid.
The acid is afterward removed by the
use Of lime, but the consumer never
knows how complete this removal is or
whether any of the acid remains in the
glucose he is called upon to eat. When
poorly prcpared-and the consumer
never knows when this condition oc-
curs-glucose contains virulent poison
which will surely injure the system.
Makers of pure maple sugar must con
vince their patrons of their honesty.
The sweet they prepare in its pure state
will always command the highest price,
for it is II delicate luxury. The best
way to fight the bogus dealers is to war
rant every can as strictly pure, to oh
serve the most scrupulous honesty and
to advertise in an attractive way
RuTai Net0 YORKER.
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SONG OF THE GROCER.

10 teas me not" the maiden cried,
"Such things do despice,
/ wish yon really would go weigh,
And from your knees would rice"
81 can not help this coffee said,
For you have chilled me through;
Though you to me have given the sack,
No fairer flour e'er grew
''This soap has slipped away from me,
That can call you mine;
But if the barrel be removed
Please drop to me Il line.
'I'd scale the highest grade for you,
Or grind my way so fine;
Whatever else gets mixed, you'n see
My heart will round you Irvine.
VI shall not strive you to appeaS,
Though this is butter blow
I still must think what might have bean
Had you not said me no."
San Francisco UGsg.
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A Baby Kings Party.

The King of Spain is going to give a
party. His Majesty has recently ac-
quired the art of walking, and he is
naturally anxious to display his skill
before larger circle than that in which
he usually moves, 1t is stated that, in
honor of the occasion. his Majesty will
wear his "iirst short frock," and the
fact that he has never worn one before
certainly makes his ability to walk all
the more creditable. There will be Il
dance; but the King does not dance.
He will stand at the door and present
the guests with picturesque mcmor1n-
dunn books. A nurse will stand beside
him, ready to receive him into her pro-
tccting arms if he is tired by being so
long on his feet, or if the presentation
of picturesque memorandum books
should pall.-H. James gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-02

Eighteen months ago William
Chapman, of New London. was in u
house when it was struck by lightning,
and was severely shocked. Ever since
he has been able to predict II coming
thunderstorm with great certainty from
certain pains that he feels in his heel
some hours before the storm. --- Hartford
Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
IN ENJOYAELE OCCASION

To the MINING JOURNAL.
"Children's Day at the Presbyter-
ian church passed off with great glee.
The church was tastefully decorated
with flowers and filed with those in
terested IN the exercises. First came
a voluntary by the childrens choir. led
by the organ and violin. Then in sue
cessiOn the dedication in ceremonial
baptism by christian parents of two
little babes; the pastors invocation :;
Il choice selection by the childrcn's
choir ; the rehearsal Of the Ten Com
mandments by the school singing by
the choir; the recitation of the Cat
echism by the larger pupils; prayer
by the pastor; singing by the Mis-
sionary Band; recitation of three
short but pretty and appropriate pieces
by Misses Matte Thomas, Dora Evans
and Maggie Crump; primary class
exercises conducted by Miss Fannie
| Wack address of pastor; reading Of
letter of Rev. Dr. Worden, Secretary
OF PRESBYTERIAN Sabbath school work
by Miss Ray Anthony; the cortyibu,
tons OF the different classes Of the
school, each having selected its name,
such as Busy Workers" Busy Bees. -
John Knox, 49, Little Lambs,n etc., in
all exceeding any contribution for
| benevolent objects over given in the
history Of this church.
There We're two features ot the IN
tcresting exercises that perhaps ex-
ccllcd all o'hcrs-thc sueet music of
the violiuist'3 fiddle" aal the sweet
singing by that sweet little Girl, Nellie
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Look, first, at our remarkably low
figures for
DRY GOODS
80 pieces colored Silks, all shades,
reduced to 40 cents yard.
rs pieces black and colored Silks,
60! cents yard.
25 pieces black and colored Silks,
Is cents yard.
Our 81 black and colored Gros
Grain Silks are special bargains, and
guaranteed to wear well.
We have also black Silks up to
$3.50 yard.
A full line of all the Spring shades
in Cashmeres at 123 cents yard.
l yard wide Cashmeres in black
and all colors, 20 cents a yard,
We have also very fine Cashmercs,
Silk-Warp Henriettas, Nuns Veil
ings, Cancels Hair Cloth, Albatross
and Crepe Cloth at very low prices.
Novelties in very fine Dress Goods.
Come and see them.
Very fine French Satines, 123 cts,
worth 20 cents.
Best quality Dress Ginghams and
Crinkled Seersuckers at 10 and 124
cents yard.
| French Dress Ginghams, rs cents
II yard.
An endless variety of White Goods
Of all descriptions.
200 pieces plain white Lawn, 5, 6
| Z, s, 10, 124 and IS cents yard.
White India Linens, 10, re, Is
IS, 20, 25, and up to rs cents yard
Handsome French Batiste, 10, r..
and Is cents yard.
| Unbleached Muslin, cents yard
A very good yardwide Unbleache(
Muslin, 5 cents yard.
1000 yards Remnants Of the hes
Calicos in the world at 3! cents I
| yard.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITElIS

The Coal Irade.-The record of
shipments from the Georges Creek coal
region for the week ending Saturday,
June IL, 1887, closed as follows:
Total tons for week. 6l,6i6
year ........ ......... Ii lJO,cii
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of. ....... 673, 355
Total tons to B. & o. railroad for week 43, lG5
d" =" g year1 ,OO2, 100
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of......... 592, 593
Total tons to Pa. railroad for week :. 10, 10
" " year.. lis, 135
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of......... 81 500
Total tons to C. & 0. canal for week. ISL
=" &" d" year. 75,1A
Compared with corresponding period
last year, II increase of........ 50, 1853
Total tons shipped over C. & P. rail-
road for week ................ as, 231
Over same for year. 962, as
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of. ........ $50, ia
Total tons shipped over G. c. &; c.
railroad for week. .............. 13,4l5
Over same for year Observation-Disclosures. 233, 517
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of......... 1929
Shipments by Georges Greek companies in
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ORIGINAL POETRY.
$50 WE GET HOME.D


$50 WE GET HOME"
Exiled and banished, wandering far
From the souls true home where its treasures
are,
Yet looking ever with longing gaze
Past the dim stretch of the future days
To the hour that cometh, or soon or late,
When the traveller reacheth the homestead
gate,-
What matters the road by which we come
To our Fathers house-'just SO we get
homer
Through meadows where mornings dew,
glistening, lies
On the tender grass and the starry eyes
OF the blossoms that breathe round the happy
feet
Unhindered by snares of this worlds deceit,
Unweighted with sorrow, unsoiled with SIM
All, blessed and sweet thus to enter in,
All unknowing earth's glamour or gloom,
Safe in the beautiful gardens of home.
Through storm and night, by stony way,
Stumbling and falling, far astray;
Painting, despairing, seeing no CLEAN
Of the merciful light on the turbid stream
Whose waters well nigh have gone DER the
soul;
Hearing 10 voice save the rending roll
OF the thunder that tells of fearful doom -
We may smile to look back on it's we get
home"
Bearing the burden and heat of the day,
Fighting humanity's battles Away,
Confronting its foes like white-plumed
knight,
Supporting the weaker who fail in the fight
Lending hand on the long, rough road
From these battle-plains to the hills of God
Though you fall, sorely hurt, ere the triumph
come,
What need of earth's glory-'just so you get
homer
Exiled and banished, weary and weak
With missing so often the path we seek
Blinded with tears, and smitten with pain
When the feet are so clogged, and so falter,
that fain
Would press ever onward-O why not take
New courage, well knowing for whose dear
sake
The lights shine out till the wanderers come,
And the gates are open till all get home.
June II, 1887.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Fairs and Fcstiyals.-The ladies of the
English Lutheran church are holding a
strawberry and ice cream festival in Shalier's
hall. 1t began yesterday evening, and will
be continued this and Monday evenings.
At Ecllhart the ladies Of the Baptist church
have similar entertainment on hand.
a festival at Borden Shaft will begin this
evening and run until Tuesday evening, in
elusive, under the auspices of the ladies of the
N. d. Church
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Groacing.-The circulation of this
paper is still increasing-no mushroom
growth-but a undermined accessions,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Guarantee OF Purity CUMBERLAND,
Mn, June 3, 1S57.-Havins been Stationed nj
the Braddock Distiilery whilst in operation as
United States Storefcepor and Guagcr-
heniJ cotiJU THAT JAMES CLARK q Co.,
Dsillera, III the manufacture OF their Pure
Malt Whisliey nse only Barley Malt.
Respectfully. J. r. WILLARD
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Political.-The democratic primacs will
be held Wednesday evening June 20, when
each district will elect five delegates to at
tend the county convention in Cumberland
Saturday, July >, The latter body will send
delegates to represent the county in the
State convention in Baltimore, Wednesday,
July %.
Now is the most propitious time of the year,
when everybody feels good, for the candidate
to make his profoundest bow to the public,
and, by a happy coincidence, the Journal is
the most approved medium for reaching the
solid men Of Allegany. Rates for introduce
ton will be announced hereafter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

New styles indigo blue Calico,
cents a yard.
The very best dark Calico, 5 cents
a yard.
Good apron Ginghams, cents
yard.
The very best Ginghams, 6, Z and
s cents yard.
Very heavy Cheviot, s cents a yard.
The very best Cheyiots, 8 and 10
cents yard.
A line of fine white Bcdspreads
very cheap.
We have the finest and largest
stock of
MILLINERY Goods
in Western Maryland. Hats, Flow
ers, Feathers, Birds, Beaded Orna-
ments and Ribbons, with fancy Edges
in all colors. Come lr1ile the feM Of
choice is 50 ro1y Gr0ad and tie prices
50 pery l0W
A large variety of Ladies white
Underwear.
Children's white Dresses very
cheap.
1000 children's lace Caps.
ParasOIs, Sum sznaSles.
All-silk Mitts at rs cents a pair.
A large line Of Cambrics and Swiss
Embroideries.
Fine Oriental lace Flouncing.
Egyptian Laces.
Chantilla, Fedora, Guipure, Span
ish and Escurial Laces-all at lowest
prices.
Beaded CoIlarettes, beaded Sets,
beaded Ornaments and beaded Trim
mings Of all descriptions.
$500 gross very nice Dress Buttons
at 5 cents a dozen.
If you want your dress to fit per-
fectly, wear the tailor made and
tailor cut Corset. 1t will give you
entire satisfaction.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

Brcvities.-Frcd. Gebcrt, dyer and scour-
er, of Homecoming, has appointed H. B. Col
born his agent for this place. See new adj
ycrtisement.
"N' wants to rent house Some land
lord has chance to obtain good tenant.
Read his new advertisement
The christian reader Of the JoURYAL-and
he and she are legion-will be delighted with
the original poem, 80 We Get Home"
Much matter deferred until next week fol
want Of space to-day.
Several cattle have died at and near John.
sons, miles west Of Frostbmg, from q
disease which puzzles the farmers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

While engaged at bot
Ting Tuesday morning George
Wehner sustained painful injury
by the breaking of II bottle, frag-
ment Of which flew into one of his
eyes.
S. NJ. Jones, wife and little son, of
this place, met with serious accident
in the "Narrows," near Cumberland,
Monday, All were in buggy when
the horse, taking fright at a locomotive
dashed away. Mr.. Jones held on,
however, the horse meanwhile kicking
furiously. Becoming disengaged from
the buggy finally, the horse ran into the
city, colliding with dray, injuring
itself cosiderably, and awaking a
panic generally. Mr.. Jones was Sc
verely injured by kicks; Mrs. Jones
and the boy slightly.
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Business IccaIs.
Stewards Pills cure haadache.

dentist
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LOCALS IN MINIoN.

Religious.-Rev. f. T. Hennicke will
preach his farewell sermon tomorrow.
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Thcatrical-''The Two Orphans will
be given in Cumberland this evening. A
special train will run, leaving here at G:55.
Carrie SANKEY'S company played Ga Col
lier's Daughter" Thursday evening in
Ravenscrafts Opera House. Last evening
THE Count of Monte Cristo." The series
will close with matinee this afternoon.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

C. f. Mayer, president of the Consolidation
coal company, was in town Thursday.
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Baltimore arRgi Ohio
RAILROAD.
PittSburg Division.

Nos 7, 3, 5, 1, 4, 8, and daily; others
daily except Sunday.
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Look, first, at our remarkably low
GUr1ro- for
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TIE ONLY TRANSATLANTIC LINE
SAILING UNDER THE AMERICAN FLAG
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GEORGES CREEK & CUMBERLAND
RAILROAD.
| AILY, Sundays excepted, from Contra
Dotatjon, Cumberland.
OUTWARD-BOUND TRAINS.
Leave Cumberland. S:I5 a ml3:15 M
Arrive at yale Summit. $50 nj Zoo m
Homecoming 80. 1000 m 1870 m
Pennsylvania Railroad trains leave at $40
a. IN. and $50 ?. m. for Bedford, Pittsburgh,
Philadelphia and New York
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Homecoming, ....... l2;I5 p mI5:0O m
Arrive at Vale Summit. .l2:45 D fnI5:3O u m
- Cumberland .... 1880 pm 6:l5 m
Pennsylvania Railroad trans from Bedford
pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York
arrive at l2:l5 and lQ:20p III.
JAMES \. MILLHOLLAND,
May Is General Manager.
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lersburg Pa, is the guest of her brother
George a. Wingert.
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Al traIns on the schedule Stop at HAY Street
station. ?. l.. BURWELL,
Dec General Superintendent.
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A BENEFACTOR REMEMBERED.
A Confederate Colonel Befrfends Scotch
man, who Willis Him $4,000.

New York Special.
A remarkably peculiar story. with moro than
an ordinary tinge of romance, came to light in
this city. to-day. when Colonel Granger, WELL
known downtown business man notified
that he had been left $50. 900 by former Gin
cinnatian, Mr.. Lemuel Stockbridge. Mr.. Stock
bridge was cotton Spectator, and resided IN
the Queen City when the late war broke out.
He had occasion to visit Louisiana pur-
chasing tour, and took his invalid wife with
him. While in the Red-riyer district he was in
closed by the federal lines and found it impossi-
Bile to proceed. His wife grew very i'll, and her
husband II his frantic efforts to cross the lines
came IN contact with Mr. Granger, who
was at that time abide camp on
the staff of General Ullman. Mr. Granger
took pity the invalid wife and
her husband, and furnished them with pass
ports Shortly afterward Granger was pro-
NOTED for gallant service, and obtained leave
of absence. Accompanied by his wife he took
the steamer at New Orleans, and was much sur
prised to find Mr.. and Mrs. Stockbr among
his fellow passengers Old friendships were re-
newed. While passing through Louisiana the
confederate sharp shooters fired on the steamer
and Mrs. Stockbridge again became violently ILL.,
The Changers were again friends in need, and
when the families parted at Cincinnati they were
steadfast friends.
Strangely enough, however the Changers
never saw their strangely found acquaintance
again. Mr. Stockbridge amassed fortune of
So, 900, 900 and returned to his birthplace Edin-
burgh Scotland, where he died in 1884 He
never forgot his benefactors, however, and in
his will bequeathed the sum of $50, 900 TO Col
Granger. firm of Scotch lawyers have, after
a year and half, definitely identified Colonel
Granger, and the money will be paid in short
time
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Elsewhere.

ST. LOUIS. April 2S.--Cattle- Receipts. 9OO
Shipments 200. The market was about steady
choice heavy native steers S47505 10; fair to good
shipping steers, S404.70; butchers steers fair to
choice So. coal. 80; feeders fair to good. IS 20
Oils; stockers, fair good. 50 20 $780, Texans
common grass to choice corn-fed, 81. 1OO415
Hogs-Receipts A, 800; shipments $500. The
market was active and shade lower; choice heavy
and butchers selections S.. 40 1855; packing. fair
to good $500 5.45; Workers, medixm to prime,
$5.15G5 So pigs. common to good. $4 40 04.9O-
Sheep--Recepts. 1.lO0; shipments, 300. The mar
ket was firm; wooded, fair to fancy. S3.4004.15;
clipped, medium to choice, $3.1004.10.
CHICAGO April 2S.-The Drovers' journal re-
ports: Catte-Receipts. 5000; shipments. 4 600.
Market strong and active shipping steers ranging
from $50 to 1900 TBS, $405.15; stockers and
feeders $301.40; cows. bulls and mixed. S204;
bulk So "a 10; Texas cattle. SO. 5004 12la.
Hegs-Receipts. Is. 600; shipments, 5000 Mar
ket steady and strong rough and mixed S5 as so;
packing and shipping, $5.40Q5.65; light, 81. 6o0
535; skips, $3d46O.
Sheep-Recepts 5000: shipments 500 Market
stronger wooded sheep, &3 a4.15; shorn Westerns,
3S004. 10; lambs, 81. 50d6.
NEW YORK, April 2S.-Beeves-Receipts $50
head. all for the market including IA carloads of
very choice steers. No buyers in the market No
cattle put on sale Dressed beef was fairly firm at
7190Si2c per pound.
Sheen and Lambs-Receipts 5 400 head Easier:
clipped sheep. sold at $4R470 per 100 pounds; un-
shorn sheep. "a. 1915 So clipped ycarlings So 90
6: unshorn yearlings $6.6O0710 spring lambs.
$31 1850 per head.
Hogs-Receipts 1850 head Meme offered alive;
nominally easier and lower 30. 80 per 100
pounds
KANSAS CITY. April 2e.- Cattle - Receipts,
! 900; shipments, none. The market was steady for
shipping particularly for light cows; good choice
$4Aeg46Oi common to medium. $3 8004.4O;
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The Special Features of the Journal Are of
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In addition to its features the Journal enjoys
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literary field among them many of the favorite con-
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who will furnish regular articles The increase in
space will permit the DAILY JOURNAL to pay more
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